Indian Navy
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Indian Navy issues RFI to acquire 76 naval utility helicopters for maritime operations
India | Aug 24, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTThe Navy wants to use the choppers for Maritime Search and Rescue, Casualty Evacuation, Communication Duties and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO)
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Commander Prerna Deosthalee: First woman to command an Indian naval warship, pioneer in armed forces
India | Aug 15, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTCommander Prerna Deosthalee, the first woman to command an Indian naval warship, is a trailblazing officer whose inspiring journey reflects courage, leadership, and dedication to the nation.
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Indian Navy to commission advanced frigates Udaygiri, Himgiri on August 26
India | Aug 10, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTThis will mark the first time that two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian shipyards will be commissioned together at Visakhapatnam.
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India hits pause button on $3.6 billion deal with Boeing to buy P8I jets after Trump tariffs: Report
India | Aug 08, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTThe Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. It has a specialisation in conducting reconnaissance, gathering intelligence, search and rescue operations, and anti-submarine missions.
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Defence acquisition council approves proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore for Indian armed forces
India | Aug 05, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTThe Defence Acquisition Council approved defence proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on advanced technologies and system upgrades.
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Indian Navy gets six strategic indigenously designed products from DRDO: All you need to know
India | Jul 15, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTThe formal handover took place during a special ceremony held at the Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur. These products were specifically designed to meet the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) and mark another leap in India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.
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Chinese research vessel found active near Indian waters, operated secretly: Report
India | Jul 11, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTA Chinese research vessel was tracked operating covertly near India's east coast after disabling its AIS, raising concerns over possible undersea surveillance.
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Navy to induct 'Nistar': India's first indigenous diving support vessel to boost submarine ops
India | Jul 11, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTDeveloped by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Nistar was formally delivered to the Navy on July 8. With this induction, India joins a select group of nations equipped with specialized deep-sea diving and submarine rescue platforms.
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Delhi earthquake: What India can learn from Japan as it sets standard with deep-sea sensor network
India | Jul 10, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTA 4.4 magnitude earthquake near Jhajjar was felt across Delhi-NCR on Thursday highlighting the region's seismic risk and lack of early alerts. Japan's advanced undersea sensor network offers valuable lessons for India on strengthening real-time earthquake preparedness.
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INS Surat: India's New Stealth Missile Destroyer Boosts Naval Power Under Project 15B
News | Jul 10, 2025, 10:35 AM ISTINS Surat, built under Project 15B by MDL, reflects India's naval strength and shipbuilding prowess, named after the historic Gujarat port city to honor its maritime legacy.
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INS Tamal commissioned in Russia: Indian Navy's last foreign-built warship joins the fleet
India | Jul 01, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTINS Tamal has been built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, and is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source, in line with the Government of India’s impetus on "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Make in India" initiatives.
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INS Tamal to be commissioned in Russia today: All you need to know about Navy's latest warship
India | Jul 01, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTINS Tamal is a stealth multirole warship built by a joint effort of India and Russia. It is equipped with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, advanced stealth technology, and high-speed capabilities, making it a formidable asset for maritime warfare.
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Indian Navy's INS Tabar leads rescue operation as oil tanker catches fire in Gulf of Oman
India | Jun 30, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTUpon receiving the distress call, INS Tabar promptly swung into action and mobilised its firefighting team and essential equipment, which were deployed to the stricken tanker using both the ship's boat and its helicopter.
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INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy: Know all about the first vessel of ASW-SWC series
India | Jun 18, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTINS Arnala has been specially designed to execute a wide array of anti-submarine warfare missions, including sub-surface surveillance and interdiction. The vessel is also equipped for search and rescue operations and low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO).
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Explosion reported aboard Singapore-flagged container ship off Kerala coast, Navy responds | Video
India | Jun 09, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTThe incident occurred around 10:30 AM and was first flagged by the Maritime Operations Centre (MOC) in Mumbai, which relayed the information to their Kochi counterparts.
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INS Arnala: Navy to induct first anti-submarine warfare shallow water warship | All you need to know
India | Jun 07, 2025, 10:02 AM ISTThe commissioning ceremony of INS Arnala will be held on June 18 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. It will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 30, 2025
India | May 30, 2025, 08:37 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi send a strong message at Kanpur rally, warning that enemy will be struck wherever they are and said Operation Sindoor is not yet over.
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'Indian Navy may open attack this time if Pak...': Rajnath Singh's stern message from INS Vikrant
India | May 30, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTAddressing the Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant, the Raksha Mantri stressed that Pakistan needs to understand clearly that the "dangerous game" of terrorism that it has been playing since its independence against India is over.
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Centre issues rules for unified military command across Army, Navy, Air Force amid Indo-Pak tensions
India | May 28, 2025, 10:35 AM ISTThese rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a Gazette Notification and will come into effect from May 27.
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First photo of control room shows all three armed forces chiefs overseeing 'Operation Sindoor'
India | May 26, 2025, 10:00 PM ISTOperation Sindoor showcased India's military unity and precision, with top brass overseeing the mission, successfully neutralising 9 terror camps and sending a clear message to Pakistan on India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism.